Whether your speech will be an informative, engagement, or persuasive speech is decided when considering __________.
A. the thesis statement of the speech
B. the general purpose of the speech
C. the topic of the speech
D. all of the these choices
E. none of these choices
Answer: B
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a. are incomprehensible to listeners b. should be avoided c. provide a persuasive advantage to the advocate d. require that the advocate present background information
In ______ societies, people tend to be guided more by personal responsibility than by shaming one’s group.
A. low-context B. high-context C. collectivistic D. individualistic
When Jewell finds her table at the wedding dinner, she doesn't know anyone. She quickly introduces herself and tells her tablemates that she works with the groom but doesn't know the bride very well. In this situation, Jewell is using self-disclosure to __________.
A. experience catharsis B. start a relationship C. establish trust D. gain sympathy
"To inform my audience about living conditions in an institution for autistic children" is a specific purpose statement for which type of speech?
A. description B. topical C. process D. definition